Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Bid: Who Decides, When It’s Announced & What’s At Stake

<p>There is significant anticipation surrounding this year&rsquo;s Nobel Peace Prize, with speculation intensifying over the possibility that U.S. President Donald Trump could be named the recipient. Even though the President himself has publicly supported the prospect, the decision lies entirely in the hands of five members of Norway&rsquo;s Nobel Committee, who hold the authority to grant Trump the international recognition he has long sought.</p>
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<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>President Trump, who returned to office in January, has claimed to have ended eight wars globally and insists he deserves the prize. He has stated that not receiving it would be a &ldquo;big insult&rdquo; to the United States. However, the selection process remains confidential, and the final decision rests solely with the committee.</span></p>
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<h3 class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>What Time Will Nobel Peace Prize Be Announced?</span></h3>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday at 11:00 AM local time in Oslo (2:30 PM IST / 8:00 PM AEDT). The formal award ceremony will take place on December 10, marking the anniversary of Alfred Nobel&rsquo;s death, as per ABC Network.</span></p>
<h3 class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>What Does The Prize Contain?</span></h3>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>The winner receives a gold medal, a diploma, and 11 million Swedish krona (approximately $1.8 million). </span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>While all Nobel medals feature Alfred Nobel, the Peace Prize medal&mdash;designed by Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland&mdash;depicts Nobel in a unique pose.</span></p>
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<h3 class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Who Will Decide The Winner Of Nobel Prize?</span></h3>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>Each year, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a five-member committee elected by the Norwegian parliament, in accordance with Alfred Nobel&rsquo;s will. Sitting members of parliament are not eligible to serve on the committee.</span></p>
<p class=”pf0″><span class=”cf0″>This year&rsquo;s panel includes, as reported by Aljazeera: </span><span class=”cf0″>J&oslash;rgen</span> <span class=”cf0″>Watne</span> <span class=”cf0″>Frydnes</span> <span class=”cf1″>(a</span><span class=”cf2″> humanitarian work</span><span class=”cf1″>ing</span><span class=”cf2″> with PEN International</span><span class=”cf1″>), </span><span class=”cf2″>Asle</span> <span class=”cf2″>Toje</span> <span class=”cf1″>(a </span><span class=”cf2″>foreign policy analyst with a doctorate in international relations</span><span class=”cf1″>), </span><span class=”cf2″>Anne </span><span class=”cf2″>Enger</span> <span class=”cf1″>(</span><span class=”cf2″>former leader of Norway&rsquo;s Center Party</span><span class=”cf1″>), </span><span class=”cf2″>Kristin Clemet </span><span class=”cf1″>(</span><span class=”cf2″>former education minister from the Conservative Party</span><span class=”cf1″>) and </span><span class=”cf2″>Gry</span><span class=”cf2″> Larsen </span><span class=”cf1″>(</span><span class=”cf2″>former state secretary for the Labour Party</span><span class=”cf1″>)</span><span class=”cf2″>.</span></p>
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